The Refuge

The Refuge is a 913-acre private recreational estate in the high-end sporting district of the Wateree River Basin just north of Highway 378, in Sumter County. The Refuge offers diverse recreational opportunities as well as a quiet and peaceful rural residence. Representative of other large tracts in the area, The Refuge exhibits a wonderful diversity of habitat of forests and fields - and makes way for a recreational mecca in the heart of the Midlands. In addition to full-time occupation of the handsome 6,500 sq ft residence, The Refuge has served a variety of recreational and sporting pursuits. Diverse upland pine stands have been managed for the reintroduction of wild Bobwhite Quail with recent success.

Several coveys reside on the property and could soon be a huntable population. The property line runs along the incredible bluff bank overseeing acres of bottomland hardwood. This bluff, 20 foot increase in elevation, is a game corridor and is lined with several game plots which traditionally have been planted in wheat, oats, and chufa. The property has a turkey and deer population and has been hunted scarcely by the previous owner. 100± acres of irrigated fields with a power line allows for both agricultural and upland game hunting endeavors. The 20-acre lake provides an effortless opportunity for an evening bass and bream fishing excursion. 80-acres of irrigated upland impoundments provide habitat for a variety of duck species including mallards, black ducks, wigeon, gadwall red heads, pintails, ring-necks, wood ducks and shovelers. Last season the impoundment held 6,000-8,000 birds at any given time. The amenities are nothing less than first class, and as impressive as anywhere else in the state, making it a truly premier recreational destination.

Other improvements enjoyed on this property are the saline pool, a 3,200 sq ft guest house, 1,500 sq ft enclosed shed (plus 2,800 sq ft covered area) and a 3,800 sq ft pole barn.

The Refuge is located 15 miles from the historic town of Camden and 33 miles to Downtown Columbia. This setting offers the peace of a rural residence but also has the urban convenience of Amazon & Whole Foods door delivery. Cook Mountain, the State's 1,200-acre nature preserve, and 3,285-acre Goodwill Plantation are located directly across the river.

HFL represented the Seller